Sadly, I must agree with another reviewer before me. It is a beautiful beach... or it used to be when I was there for the first time, years ago. Now, Ponta Negra is a sad example of what is wrong with most Brazilian urban beaches. The "boardwalk" is nearly destroyed, and whatever is left of the walkway is totally occupied... More

It is a very nice beach for a morning or evening jog or power walk on the sand. It will take you well over 40 min to get from one end of it to the other. The wet sand is a great surface to walk on or run. I've seen bikers too. If a lazy time on the beach is... More

The very pont where the locals gather for the beach, a stroll and either drinks or diner. There is a sidewalk for running or walking, but unfortunately is full of street vendors.

This beach is probably the most scenic in Natal. Go for an early morning walk to hear the birds in the forest and to watch people setting up for the day.

Ponta Negra, of which you only see the forested headland in the ads, is a disaster unfortunately like most Brazilian urban beaches. The sand is full of broken glass from drunkard bottles and cups, and plastics fly everywhere. The Township has allowed for illegal building all the way to the sand, destroying the dunes and vegetation, and its 'beach walk"... More

Still very tranquile and calm, but with several options of bars and restaurants close by. A nice option if you do not want to drive to more scenic beaches far from downtown.

too crowded, under 18 prostitution, bad service at all, burglars around, waiters just don´t do service for brazilian people.

This is excellent place with several nice hotel to stay. We stayed in Esmeraldo and also Coral plaza. There are several kiosks to eat.